Alan Menken Breaks Down His Most Iconic Disney Animated Songs, from 'A Whole New World' to 'Colors of the Wind' (Exclusive)

In a new PEOPLE video, legendary composer Alan Menken breaks down the stories behind his most beloved Disney animated songs, ...

Blondie and Dagwood are entering the public domain, but Betty Boop still may be trapped in copyright jail

Beloved characters entering the public domain with the new year include Blondie, Dagwood, Dick and Jane and Nancy Drew, but ...

Betty Boop, 'Blondie' and Nancy Drew entering the public domain in 2026

The works entering the public domain also include “All Quiet on the Western Front,” William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” and ...
India West

‘Kacha Badam’ Singer Bhuban Can’t Sing His Own Song Because of Copyright Issues

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Bhuban Badyakar, a peanut seller in West Bengal, used to sing ‘Kacha Badam’ to sell his peanuts and the same song made him an internet sensation. A social media user uploaded his ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Happy Public Domain Day to All Who Celebrate! You Can Now Use Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and ‘The Maltese Falcon’ for Free

On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930 ...